You never heard of Memorial Day
- Marilee Spanjian
- May 26, 2018
- 1 min read
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Dear Thomas,
It’s Memorial Day weekend.
That won’t mean anything to you as it didn’t become a national American holiday until 1971.
You died before it was first known as Decoration Day, as that was declared a holiday just three years after the Civil War ended in the late 1860s. That Day was set aside to honor both sides of the war, Confederate and Union soldiers.
Now, we honor all soldiers on Memorial Day who have lost their lives for America. The holiday has a somber tone, but it’s also is a time to celebrate family.
I chose to hang the flag and the bunting inside this year. I kind of like seeing it each time I walk through the main rooms. Reminds me why this is even a holiday.
Until next time, your house’s faithful caretaker,
Marilee
Thank you for sharing this meaningful piece. Memorial Day's true significance is easily overlooked. It’s wonderful to hear how you honored the day. I found your connection to the history moving. For dictating my own notes, I always use Voice Typing.
This poignant letter to Thomas beautifully captures the evolving meaning of Memorial Day. It’s a touching reminder of the sacrifices made and the family spirit of the holiday. The detail about hanging the flag and bunting truly resonates. For visualizing such powerful sentiments, consider exploring Ideogram 4 AI Image Generator to create accompanying imagery.
Marilee, this is a beautiful and poignant reflection on Memorial Day's true meaning and evolution. It's so vital to remember the origins of such holidays. Your tradition of hanging the flag and bunting perfectly captures that sentiment. For more insightful reads, I often find great content on Launchumo.
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it is wild that decoration day was originally for both sides of the civil war. i stumbled on this while i was supposed to be in class finding unblocked games but i ended up reading the whole letter. memorial day really is about family and remembering those who died for america. marilee is doing a good job keeping the history alive for thomas.